Miata Mailing List: November 1999, Message #168

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Brad,

http://www.martelbros.com/random/converters.htm

I don't know if it's the best info, but there certainly is some good
information there.

Darn things are expensive, however.

You could also get a cat with a single inlet and dual outlets.

Ralph Alder
Tustin, CA
'90 Classic Red w/Yellow Stripes
Team  Aerodyne

-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Franks <bfranks@dsl-only.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list <miata@list.miata.net>
Date: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 17:15
Subject: Catalytic converters


>I'm thinking (as usual, way too much and probably a little over my head) of
>a future mod to help take advantage of my CAI. The mod is a true dual
>exhaust which would require two catalytic converters (and two exhaust
>canisters, but thats for later...).
>
>I do know that cats have a required operating temperature to perform
>properly, and I want the system to be sniffer approved, so I am trying to
>figure out how or where I can find out more about cats and what operating
>ranges I should be looking at.
>
>Does anyone have any input?
>
>TIA!
>
>Brad and K.Bee (the bug slaying Miata)
>
>BTW, I am still looking for a guinea pig to help fund the CAI project. I
>have the preliminary model built and am looking for someone who is willing
>to purchase the second model which will also become the template for the
>full kit. That is if anyones interested. I emailed a few of you back on the
>details of the model/ costs but got no responses. I know I didnt get to
>email everyone intersted so...
>
>As it stands, right now I am unemployed and getting this thing off the
>ground would really help put some money in my pocket until I can find
>employment again. I will probably turn around the profits for R&D on the
>dual exhaust. Boy do I wish I were an entrepreneur with some extra
>cashflow... This custom stuff in *expensive*
>
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